| Fun Ideas & Tips For Grandparents and their Grandchildren

Are We Discounted?

Oct 1, 2023 | Experts Corner

a special feature from Kay Ziplow, co- founder

Okay grandparents, let’s be honest- as we age- have you ever felt discounted? Have you ever felt that in the one on one or family conversations you are not taken seriously, with integrity, credibility, or perhaps have you felt invisible? The other day while driving with my daughter and her children (my adorable grandchildren) I couldn’t participate in any conversation- no one was giving me an opportunity to just talk- to just participate, and quite frankly I left like Casper the friendly ghost. There was no harm meant- it was just the environment at the time.

The Value of Your History

Sep 17, 2023 | Experts Corner

a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders

Let’s take a moment and celebrate our personal footprint and stories – never discounting the importance of who we are and where we came from, along with the details of our family history. Our generation should make every effort to pass along as much as we can to those younger than ourselves in the evolving generations. This is our legacy.

It Can Be a Harsh World for Kids

Sep 10, 2023 | Special Features by Leslie & Kay, founders

As grandparents, we are often overprotective with the safety and happiness of our grandchildren;...

On Family Matters….. Check your baggage at the door!

Aug 20, 2023 | Experts Corner

When it comes to family relationships, sometimes as difficult as they may be, you have to check your baggage at the door and enter the family dynamics without cause, or opinion, or direction. Often learning how to put a hold on your own ideology, or your own agenda is as difficult as saying no to that delicious and sinfully rich chocolate fudge cake. Bottom line- think before you speak or act. Respond rather than react. Maybe cite a cute example of something as simple as saying how delicious the family meal was, even though you could not disseminate between the green bean or the chocolate chip cookie- so what if that happened. Don’t ever expect more than cherishing that you are simply still together. Nothing else matters. After grappling through the past few years, let’s enjoy and embrace what we now have.

It’s the best!

Aug 3, 2023 | Latest & Greatest

Develop Your Own Grandparenting Style

Jul 30, 2023 | Special Features by Leslie & Kay, founders

a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders

If you poll all the grandparents you know, and maybe those you don’t- you’ll come away with one important fact…. each ‘grand’parent is unique and has their own style. There is no book or manual to read and we don’t care what anyone says- plain and simple this is the best time of your life! Now, think of it this way; like Iris Apfel in all her glory and style setting- we too are very much the same. Each of us brings to the table a very exclusive one-of-a-kind character. Take note of that because you can customize your ideal role as a grandparent. Trust us when we tell you…. no one size fits all when it comes to grandparenting! Be unique and be yourself! Here’s a few ips we’d love to share:

Isn’t this the truth?

Jul 27, 2023 | Experts Corner

Connecting with your Grandchildren- Tips for all age groups!

Jul 2, 2023 | Experts Corner

You have a joyous opportunity to support the next generation. Be yourself, be firm but fair, and bond through tradition
Anthropologists and evolutionary theorists who have studied family relationships throughout history identify grandparents as playing an important part in helping parents ensure the physical survival of their children. While not a popular subject for research, studies of modern societies too show how the involvement of grandparents can help their grandchildren’s resilience and overall healthy development.

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Jun 15, 2023 | Recipes

Hey who doesn’t love a good ice cream in the summertime- you know the kind that drips and causes a lot of attention to licking! Well here’s a great way to enjoy your dessert after a family or friend get together. Certainly, with these four recipes to choose from, you will definitely be promoted to host or hostess of the year! Don’t be afraid in these recipes to shy away from making ice cream, because this is the new way- it’s a ‘no churn- ice cream that doesn’t require anything but your freezer.

Great Reads on Grandparenting and Understanding Children

Mar 12, 2023 | Experts Corner

Becoming a grandparent is one of those magical moments in life—an opportunity to pass down wisdom, tradition, and hard-won experience. People fortunate enough to become grandparents are usually understandably thrilled at the prospect—but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an ongoing learning curve, or that there aren’t moments of doubt, confusion, and possibly panic. After all, we need to grow with our grandchildren. Whether the situation is ‘new grandparenting’ or you just want to understand more, the best way is to read—or at least to have the right reference materials on hand. These books will ensure you’re ready for whatever your grandkids throw at you—literally, and in a pinch they can be used to decorate your bookshelves. Ha!

#1 Parenting Hack

Mar 6, 2023 | Mindful Moments

Shame on You- How to Know when to Keep Quiet

Mar 5, 2023 | Special Features by Leslie & Kay, founders

a special feature from Kay Ziplow & Leslie Zinberg, founders

We are never too old to make mistakes, and consistently learn from them. What happens when we get too overzealous and interfere with perhaps the marriage of our children or our ideologies of parenting? Should we be so intent on having our ideas or experience shared- or should we wait to be invited to the conversation?

Tag: grandkids

Are We Discounted?

The Value of Your History

It Can Be a Harsh World for Kids

On Family Matters….. Check your baggage at the door!

It’s the best!

Develop Your Own Grandparenting Style

Isn’t this the truth?

Connecting with your Grandchildren- Tips for all age groups!

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Great Reads on Grandparenting and Understanding Children

#1 Parenting Hack

Shame on You- How to Know when to Keep Quiet

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